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Radio 4 Extra,19 Oct 1961,30 mins

Series Series 5

Episode 2

Beyond Our Ken

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Kenneth Horne has a bash at culture exploring the Greek myths - the Siege of Troy no less - and Hornerama looks at careers. A madcap mix of sketches and songs written by Eric Merriman. Starring: Kenneth Horne Kenneth Williams Hugh Paddick Betty Marsden Bill Pertwee Music from Jill Day, The Fraser Hayes Four and the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Announcer: Douglas Smith Beyond Our Ken hit the airwaves in 1958 and ran to 1964 – featuring regulars like Arthur Fallowfield, Cecil Snaith and Rodney and Charles. Producer: Jacques Brown First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1961. *************************************************************************************** Restored and remastered by Ted Kendall and Keith Wickham for BBC Audio. From BBC Light Programme) and BBC Transcription Service recordings for overseas.

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